B.A. English and Media Studies

B.A English and Media Studies

B.A. (Honours) English

English

General Objectives :

B.A. in English is a semester based combination programme with Dzongkha and Media Studies. The programme is designed to encourage students to integrate their studies in English with a second discipline. Students willing to specialize in English can do so in the fourth Honours year.

Students will study both English Literature and English Language in the programme. They will become proficient at reading, contextualizing and critically examining English Literature, and they will progress as effective and accurate writers of English language. The modules concerning print media and creative writing will provide hands on practice for journalists and aspiring creative writers. The skills learnt will be readily transferable to the study of a second discipline in which analysis of texts and writing in English is necessary. The modules on offer in the fourth (Honours) year will mostly broaden the literary horizon and research skills for the student who has a strong interest in pursuing his/her studies of the subject.

Aims

To provide students with a broad and comprehensive introduction to English Literature through the ages.

To make students aware of the social, economic, cultural and political background of the literature under consideration.

To nurture in students critical and analytical skills through interpretation of literary texts.

To equip students with the language skills necessary to communicate effectively.

To prepare students for the increasing range of careers which require writing proficiency in English, both creative and professional purposes.

Enable students to engage in research and independent study.

Specific Objectives

At the end of the programme the students will be able to:

Demonstrate a broad understanding of English literature ranging from the medieval period to modern day and spanning national boundaries,

Critically analyze a work of literature in detail, interpret its meaning, relate it to the time it was written and assess its significance

Draft and edit their own creative writing and critique the work of others

Use the English language for professional purposes

Produce research papers independently

Media Studies

Mission Statement

The Media Studies programme being introduced by Sherubtse College is the first such undergraduate programme in Bhutan‟s public university system. With a focus on the convergence of media, the programme‟s mission is to train and prepare the next generation of reporters, writers and producers for a profession in Bhutan‟s changing media landscape – be it in broadcast, print and online news media or as media officers in government, civil society and the private sector. The programme will also prepare students to become informed citizens and responsible journalists.

Aims of the Programme

To prepare students for the increasing range of careers in media and journalism.

To develop critical and analytical skills to judge the credibility of media content through the interpretation of media texts.

To develop in students, independent thinking, creative competency and professionalism.

To equip students with the essential media communication skills.

To create awareness on media organizational structure locally and globally along with skills to maintain good interpersonal relationship.

To make students aware of the social, economic, cultural and political background in relation to Media Studies, both at the national and global level.

Create responsible citizens to foster a vibrant democracy in a GNH society.

Specific Objectives of the Programme

The course aims to:

Provide basic foundation and knowledge on media and communication.

Produce graduates with a range of journalistic skills and awareness on well researched reporting and writing and to help them express complex information in a simple and clear format.

Provide students an understanding of the skills required for working as journalists in a cross platform of media (Print, Broadcast: TV/Radio, Digital Media).

Give practical based reporting and writing classes throughout the programme to enhance their multimedia story telling skills.

Improve media literacy and develop an understanding of its need to create an informed society including an understanding of the impact of media on society.

Develop a critical thinking, independent analytical and research skills needed to conduct enquiry into a broad spectrum of issues and to present logical arguments.

Create awareness on the national and international media and journalism codes, ethics and guidelines.

Develop in students understanding of the important role of media in ensuring a vibrant democracy.

Learning Objectives of the Programme

At the end of the Media Studies programme, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of how media organizations operate both locally and globally.

Have knowledge and understanding on media target audiences, and the need for audience research to develop better communication strategies

Use analytical and research skills in recognizing the impact and influence of various forms of media on society.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of relationship among media, culture and society.

Understanding the changing and emerging roles of the media, and its public service mandate.

Illustrate professional skills in dissemination and circulation of news.

Produce and present news, features, magazines and documentaries for different media formats.